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After decades of fighting it, Dyson has finally launched a vacuum product that uses bags.
It's not quite what you think though. Alongside its new V10 Konical cordless vacuum cleaner, Dyson has announcedan auto-empty dock (which Dyson calls its "Auto-empty Dok"). The bag is used in the base station to capture dust after every clean, so you don't have to manually empty the Konical's dustbin.
That means the Auto-empty Dok is really the centrepiece of the product, transferring debris into a sealed 2.5L bin liner that can hold up to 60 days of dirt before you need to touch it.
While the vacuum itself remains bagless, the dock uses a fully sealed HEPA filtration system to ensure that fine particles and allergens are trapped during the transfer process. This makes it a meaningful upgrade for those who prioritise air quality and general cleanliness.
Dyson’s Head of New Product Development for Floorcare, Asaph Ooi, said the dock was engineered to solve a real daily frustration for users. "Emptying a vacuum bin is messy and inconvenient. Dust escapes, allergens linger, and it interrupts the cleaning process," Ooi said.
A more powerful V10
The V10 Konical vacuum itself has received several hardware updates over the original model, including a 30% increase in suction power, reaching 150 Air Watts. It also features a significant jump in battery life, offering a 60-minute runtime to help cover larger floor plans in one go.
A new de-tangling conical cleaner head is included, which uses a specific internal shape to prevent long hair and pet fur from wrapping around the brush bar. This is paired with green laser-like illumination (like that found in the PencilVac Fluffycones) that makes microscopic dust visible on hard floors, ensuring you don't miss spots in low-light areas.
The entire machine now utilises a five-stage HEPA filtration system. Dyson claims this setup captures 99.99% of particles as small as 0.1 microns, which includes common bacteria and viruses.
Upgrading your existing setup
In a move that helps those already in the Dyson ecosystem, the Auto-empty Dok is backward compatible. If you currently own a Dyson V8 Cyclone, you can purchase the dock separately to add self-emptying capabilities to your current machine.
In addition, accessories for the V8 and V10 ranges are interchangeable. This allows long-time users to keep using their favourite specialised tools without having to purchase them again for the new system.
Pricing and availability
The Dyson V10 Konical is priced at $799, while the Dyson Auto-empty Dok is priced at $299.
The V10 Konical is available in Australia now, with the Auto-empty Dok available for purchase separately in Australia later this year.
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